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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,814.33, 50,711.58 and 12,739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,814.33, 50,711.58 and 12,739.17 is: 19,105.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,814.33 : 50,711.58 = 12,739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,814.33/50,711.58 = 12,739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,814.33x = 50,711.58 × 12,739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,814.33x = 646,023,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,023,438.59/33,814.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,105.02

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